New ESPN Draft Express Insider Mock. Trae Young falls to 9, Miles Bridges to the Hornets at 11.

[JakeDel5674]

1. Phoenix Suns
Deandre Ayton
Arizona
Freshman
C

Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 243

Ayton is answering many of the questions scouts have had about him since high school with a string of dominant performances down the stretch. Physically, he's one of the most gifted prospects we've seen in the draft in the past few years, and he has an impressive skill-level to boot.

Phoenix, the worst defensive team in the NBA, will be right to question Ayton's impact on that end of the floor, but his sheer productivity makes it difficult to not slot him at the top of this class.

2. Memphis Grizzlies
Luka Doncic
Real Madrid
Age: 19.0
PG

Height: 6-foot-8 | Weight: 228

After playing 80 games in the 2016-2017 season, Doncic went straight into preparation for the EuroBasket, which extended deep into September, giving him no offseason whatsoever. His body is paying the toll for that now, as he clearly hit a wall in the month of February and was recently shut down by Real Madrid for at least a couple of weeks. It will be interesting to see if Doncic can regain his early season form heading into the EuroLeague and ACB playoffs, which will help him reestablish his candidacy for the No. 1 pick.

Doncic would be a dream pick for the Grizzlies, as he has the size, skill and versatility to fit in very well alongside all their existing talent, while possessing quite a bit of star potential in his own right.

3. Atlanta Hawks
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State
Freshman
PF/C

Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 240

The youngest prospect in the draft, Jackson may have the highest ceiling of anyone in this class in terms of his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He has enviable physical tools, including a 7-4 wingspan and tremendous mobility. Jackson's ability to space the floor (40 percent from 3, 80 percent from the line), block shots (5.7 per 40 minutes), switch on every screen and, increasingly, put the ball on the floor from the perimeter make him an ideal fit for the modern NBA.

It's easy to see Jackson manning the center position for Atlanta or pairing with exciting rookie big man John Collins in an athletic frontcourt.

4. Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley III
Duke
Freshman
PF/C

Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234

Although there are some positional concerns regarding Bagley and his fit in the modern NBA, particularly on the defensive end, at some point his talent level and sheer production are likely too great to pass on.

The Kings are still figuring out just how good their young frontcourt prospects are and might not be in a situation to pass on a "best talent available" type due to positional considerations. Bagley's athleticism, motor, rebounding and finishing ability would complement their existing pieces nicely.

5. Orlando Magic
Mohamed Bamba
Texas
Freshman
C

Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 207

Bamba is one of the most unique prospects in this class, with game-changing defensive potential to go along with a rapidly improving skill level that combined gives him significant long-term potential. Nagging injuries to his foot and toe have hampered Bamba somewhat recently, but every team in the NBA is looking for a big man who can anchor a defense. That includes the Magic, who have struggled badly on that end of the floor.

Although the Magic could very well be in the market for a point guard, there are still question marks about whether Trae Young or Collin Sexton are worthy of being picked this high.

6. Chicago Bulls- Wendell Carter Jr.
7. Dallas Mavericks- Michael Porter Jr.
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Nets)- Collin Sexton
9. New York Knicks- Trae Young
10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)- Mikal Bridges
11. Charlotte Hornets- Miles Bridges

I swear to God, if Trae Young falls to us, and we don't pick him, I will punch a hole in my new houses wall.

 

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/22726756/2018-nba-mock-draft-deandre-ayton-luka-doncic-trae-young-more

 

[SOJA]

I would be stoked with Miles Bridges, think he could be a stud. 

I still maintain that Collin Sexton would be a perfect guard compliment to Monk. 

[JakeDel5674]

1 hour ago, SOJA said:

I would be stoked with Miles Bridges, think he could be a stud. 

I still maintain that Collin Sexton would be a perfect guard compliment to Monk. 

Yeah, i don't think Sexton is there for us to pick. 

[Shocker]

Watching Nova vs Bama right now and Bridges is lighting it up.  He is ridiculous.  

[davos]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

Watching Nova vs Bama right now and Bridges is lighting it up.  He is ridiculous.  

He is the best 3 & D to come out in a while.  Would love us to trade up somehow to secure him.  

I really think he'll the star of this draft class. 

2/3 wise, if we're at 10 Hutchison is worth a look over Knox or Miles B. 

PG wise...call me crazy but I'm digging Sexton over Trae Young.  Don't want Duval.

 

[JakeDel5674]

21 minutes ago, davos said:

He is the best 3 & D to come out in a while.  Would love us to trade up somehow to secure him.  

I really think he'll the star of this draft class. 

2/3 wise, if we're at 10 Hutchison is worth a look over Knox or Miles B. 

PG wise...call me crazy but I'm digging Sexton over Trae Young.  Don't want Duval.

 

Sexton won't be there where we pick, in my opinion. And Bridges probably will be there when we pick. I'm hoping we take Young if he's there over Bridges. Young is for sure a BANG or average kind of guy. While Bridges looks like a 3&D guy. And we need much, much, more than a 3 & D guy. 

[davos]

1 minute ago, JakeDel5674 said:

Sexton won't be there where we pick, in my opinion. And Bridges probably will be there when we pick. I'm hoping we take Young if he's there over Bridges. Young is for sure a BANG or average kind of guy. While Bridges looks like a 3&D guy. And we need much, much, more than a 3 & D guy. 

Bridges is a type that can put a team over the top, still has an awesome ceiling and I imagine Cleveland could eye him.  I think he's gone earlier than most think and won't be there at 10.  

The way things are trending, Sexton will be the first 1 off the board and ahead of Trae. 

Gone: Ayton, Doncic, Porter Jr, Bagley

Pretty sure gone: Mikal Bridges, Sexton, Jackson Jr., Bamba

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That's 8 guys...with the group of the following remaining:

Trae Young

Wendell Carter

Mile Bridges

Lonnie Walker

Troy Brown

Chandler Hutchison

Kevin Knox

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I agree, if Trae is there, we should probably snag him.  If he's a boom, it's a major boom.  We're used to busting so should just go after the boom or bust again. 

 

 

[OldNorthPowell]

Pick 11 lol. This franchise is in the black hole of the NBA. Should of tanked sooner. Getting ready to miss out on one of the best groups of prospects I have seen in a long time. 

[JakeDel5674]

1 hour ago, davos said:

Bridges is a type that can put a team over the top, still has an awesome ceiling and I imagine Cleveland could eye him.  I think he's gone earlier than most think and won't be there at 10.  

The way things are trending, Sexton will be the first 1 off the board and ahead of Trae. 

Gone: Ayton, Doncic, Porter Jr, Bagley

Pretty sure gone: Mikal Bridges, Sexton, Jackson Jr., Bamba

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That's 8 guys...with the group of the following remaining:

Trae Young

Wendell Carter

Mile Bridges

Lonnie Walker

Troy Brown

Chandler Hutchison

Kevin Knox

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I agree, if Trae is there, we should probably snag him.  If he's a boom, it's a major boom.  We're used to busting so should just go after the boom or bust again. 

 

 

AGREED! Preaching to the choir my man. For some odd reason Carters stock has started to go up. A few months ago, he was late lottery to mid first round. Now I see him going top 10. 

If Young is gone, and Carter is there at our pick. WE HAVE TO SCOOP HIM UP. 

[JakeDel5674]

1 hour ago, OldNorthPowell said:

Pick 11 lol. This franchise is in the black hole of the NBA. Should of tanked sooner. Getting ready to miss out on one of the best groups of prospects I have seen in a long time. 

Can't even complain about it anymore man, you should be used to get poo on by this franchise. LOL.